Week of February 26 to March 4, 2013
Total calls for service = 102
Impaired driving = 6
Assaults = 6
Break and enters = 2
Thefts = 6
Mischief = 2
1. February 27
Lund Street near Joncas Place
Police stopped a vehicle being driven along the highway. After speaking to the 36-year-old male driving the vehicle it was determined that he had consumed alcohol. The male provided a breath sample which registered a “warn.” He was issued with a three-day driving prohibition under the Motor Vehicle Act.
2. March 1
5000 block Joyce Avenue
Police received a report of a hit and run in the parking lot of Powell River General Hospital. Sometime between 7:45 and 8:40 am, a red Kia Sportage was hit while parked at that location. The vehicle had damage to the driver’s side front and rear doors which is believed to be in excess of $1,000. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact Powell River RCMP 604.485.6255 or CrimeStoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS)
3. March 4
Police responded to a number of vandalism complaints throughout Powell River. Sometime during the previous night, two schools and two businesses were spray-painted. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact Powell River RCMP 604.485.6255 or CrimeStoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).
